Sheriff Sale Notice in Story County Iowa 1878
By special execution issued from the District Court, A. B. Hutchinson sues Robert McDowell. The sheriff will sell McDowell’s leasehold and timber and a house and barn on the described lands to satisfy a debt of 192.50 plus costs and interest. Nevada Iowa, 1878.
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Circuit Court
State of
Iowa
Story County
C. G. Scott
John Waugh
Robert McDowell
Nevada
J. FB. Ginestrie
State OF Iowa
District Court of
A. B. Hutchinson
Towit
Robert McDow
John Es Well & Thompson
Story Aes
Guesrie
Weits Stein’s Offers Holiday Dinnerware and Knife Sets
Panties seeking plated knives forks and spoons for the holidays will find a good assortment at Weits Stein’s soon. It is reported another butcher shop will soon be opened in the city. Peterman has rented a room to a Webster City man for the prospective market.
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Weitstein’s
Peterman
Webster City
New Jewelry Sale and Holiday Stock Preview
Frazee announces a fine new jewelry lot and plans a partial holiday stock display next week. Des Moines University preacher Rev J A Nasa will speak at the Baptist church on December 15, morning and evening, with a sermon on Christianity in education.
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Frazee
J. A. NASA
L. D
Des Moines University
The
Baptist Church
State Grange session opens in Des Moines attendance swells
The State Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry meets in Des Moines with a large opening audience, attendance boosted by trains arriving through the day. Seventy members are entitled to seats. Constante Towns recovered security on a debt after detaining a Kansas emigrant at Grand Junction who left the county amid dissatisfaction.
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the Patrons of Husbandry
Des Moines
Register
Constante Towns
Grand Junction
Mr. Towns
New York Star Promises News and Entertaining Reading
The column extols the New-York Star as one of the most newsy and entertaining papers. It boasts the paper gathers general news and presents it in a shape exceeding its pretensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospectus
New-York Star
Visitor praises local post-office building as finest in state
A traveling man praised the post-office as the nearest lightest and most convenient room used for a post-office he had seen in the state, reflecting pride among locals in the building.
Harnessmaker John L. Anderson Weds Miss Mary Johnson
Esquire Greeley officiated as John L. Anderson of Carroll married Mary Johnson of Hamilton County on Wednesday afternoon. The groom is described as a prosperous and popular harnessmaker in Carroll.
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Greeley
John L. Anderson
Carroll
Mary Johnson
Hamilton County
Salaries Cut at College Trustees Meeting
The college board reduced salaries for all professors from 1800 to 1600 dollars annually. President Welch’s pay dropped from 3500 to 3100. A new full professor was hired to handle zoological work.
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College
Welch
Miner Killed In Coal Shaft At Keigley Beds
A fatal accident occurred at the coal beds of George Keigley four miles northwest of Bweede Point Boone County on Thursday December 5. His eldest son F P Keigley aged 25 years and 7 months was crushed when slate collapsed while opening a new entry. He died at 6 o clock the following morning.
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George Keigley
Bweede Point
Boone County
F. P. Keigley
Temperance lecture by Reverend Hand and David Tatum
Rev. Mr. Hand of Ogden filled the pulpit at the Congregational church last Sabbath evening. David Tatum of Cleveland Ohio, an Orthodox Friends minister, lectured Monday evening on Temperance and drew a small attendance but rich praise for his distinctive delivery.
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Congregational Church
Mr. Hand
Ogden
David Tatum
Cleveland
Ohio
Orthodox Society of Friends
Teturn
Examination Notice for December at Nevada Iowa Office
To teachers all persons desiring to pass examination before the last Saturday in December must attend my office in Nevada Iowa on Saturday December 14. Clergy are entreated. clergymen entitled to half fare on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway are to submit renewal applications for 1879 by December 26. Agent Cons K Skinner Ames December 10 1878.
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Nevada
Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
K. Skinner
Ames
Eight Years Back Subscription Sparks Farmer’s Action
The Newark Journal reports an old farmer, shocked by a back-subscription bill, reviews it with spectacles and proclaims he will stop supporting the paper after admitting the bill is genuine. The State Register runs a half column on the McCrary-Davis murder, suggesting Madison county vigilantes instigated the killing and that McCrary led such actions.
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Newark Journal
State Register
McCrary-Davis
Sheldahl
Madison County
McCrary
Davis
School Teachers Must Hold Certificate For Contract Time
L. B. Bavenmay, Co. Superintendent of Nevada Iowa warns school boards that paying teachers for time taught without a signed certificate constitutes mis-application of funds under Section 1758 of the school laws. Published December 10, 1878.
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Boards of Directors
Towa
L. B. Bavenmay
Nevada
Iowa
Court Reporter Appointment in District Told
Deering of Fort Dodge with John F. Duncombe to be appointed court reporter for the district under Judge McKenzie after January 1. W. H. Jayne, the present reporter, may devote time to patent rights and possibly accept action as reporter. several offers have been extended.
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Deering
Fort Dodge
John F. Duncombe
McKenzie
W. H. Jayne
Boone Republican
Insane servant Mary Colton seizes house. restrained by officers
Sunday morning Officer Mengus and Deputy Sheriff McFadden were called to the residence of George Dimmitt where servant girl Mary Colton suddenly became insane and guarded the stair door with a heavy bludgeon. She challenged the officers but was disarmed and secured. a brother in Ames has been notified.
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Mengus
McFadden
George Dimmitt
Mary Colton
Ames
Register
School Board Orders Class Transfers and Coal Contract
The regular monthly School Board meeting directed strict enforcement of pupil attendance classifications and moved a crowded north side Intermediate class to the south side. The secretary was authorized to contract with Thomas Soper & Son to supply coal for the schools at 2.90 per ton delivered.
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North Side
South Side
Thomas, Soper & Son
Eight Pound Boy Born to J. D. Lewis Family
J. D. Lewis of Boyd & Chapman reports this week the arrival of an eight pound boy. The Jas. B. Little and Charles Giddings households also welcome new heirs. Jim Little may avoid striking up smoking among friends, while Giddings is busy buying hogs at two cents a pound.
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J. D. Lewis
Boyd & Chapman
Jas
Little
Charles Giddings
Jim” Little
Giddings
Fire at Cambridge destroys Maxwell King & Co shop
A Cambridge fire report says Maxwell King & Co burned out last night between 11 and 12. Estimated loss runs 8 000 to 10 000 with 4 500 insured. Henry Maxwell and Marion King escaped in the upper room as part of goods were saved. Cause believed defective flue. They will start anew in Hays' building and plan immediate reconstruction. The community expresses deep sympathy.
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Cambridge
Eays Maxwell King & Co
Henry Maxwell
Marion King
Hays
Mocking would-be editors連 Ames critique
A Muscatine Journal quote jokes about a boastful man who claims he could run a newspaper expose corruption and write common sense. The author suggests forcing him to write a sensible article daily for a week to reveal his empty pretensions.
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Ames
Muscatine Journal
Cattle Deaths Linked to Dry Stalk Feed in County
Local farmers report cattle deaths after consuming dry stalks from fields. Investigations show healthy organs aside from fever in some cases, with undigested stalk fragments in the stomach. Experts think dehydration from dry material causes fatal stomach distress.
Telephonic Communication for Farmers
An eastern farm journal argues telephones will become valuable to farming communities. It notes affordability for eastern farmers, potential uses in bad weather and emergencies, and warns of rural networks expanding in the next decade. It also cites a current $45 per mile cost for setup and farmers who can build lines themselves.
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Eastern Farm Journal
New Furnace Blower Praised For Fuel Savings In Ames
The Imperial Mills in Ames endorses a patented furnace blower by M. M. Snider of Ames as a major fuel saver. The Fort Dodge Gazette comment and local praise suggest a potential opening for foundry and machine shop ventures in Ames, boosting employment and wealth. The report also covers Jorgenson and Radcliff from Swede Point facing trials in district court over a April robbery near an Ames store, with Jorgenson found guilty and Radcliff awaiting an another term.
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Imperial
G. B. Reynolds
M. M. Snider
Ames
Mr. Reynolds
West
Fort Dodge Gazette
Ames Reders
Gazette
Imperial Mills
Des Moines
Jorgenson
Swede Point
Peter Ericson
Isaac Radcliff
Radcliff
Local Notes From Ames Run and Surrounding Areas
Personal items report W. 8. Bradley suffering from ringworm after ten days. John Shultz recovering from asthma and bronchitis seen on the streets. Mrs. Hirsh ill again. Sallie Hoggatt home from Dubuque visit. N. A. Rainbolt to Texas with niece Lu Hantington for winter. Charles Pierce moved back to Ames from Cherokee. Jim Walker starts housekeeping in new brick house. Supt. Smart of D M & M road to New York for company business. Mrs. Dexter returning to Chicago. Capt. Wier of Story in city recounts lively corn trade. Rev. Perkin aiding Grundy county fellowship meetings. Robert Jones at his ill father’s side with typhoid fever. Hattie West teaching North Primary while Laura is sick.
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Bradley
John Shultz
Hirsh
N. A. Rainbolt
Texas
Lu Hantington
Charles Pierce
W. H. Fitchpatrick
Ames
Cherokee
Jim Walker
Callanan Herald
Smart
New York
Dexter
C. B. Ross
Chicago
Capt. Wier
Story
Perkin
Grundy County
Grundy Centre
Reinbeck
Robert Jones
Hattie West
North
Laura
Nevada Notes and Town Happenings This Week
Sleigh bells ring from dawn to night as Rev F M Johnson hosts meetings attracting local interest. A Baptist church is explored by Rev Reynolds of Ames. Joseph McCowin dies of typhoid after a three week illness leaving a wife. Forbes Dramatic Company stages Uncle Tom's Cabin at Opera Hall with low prices. A public library funded by a four year old tax moves toward reality. town holds about $500 for books and a 500 volume list. Attorneys head to Des Moines for Supreme Court matters. three marriage licenses issued Wednesday. Hard times do not reduce demand for these goods.
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Nevada
F. M. Johnson
Reynolds
Ames
Joseph McCowin
J. McCowin
Iowa Centre
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Bar and court officers host complimentary supper for judges
Last evening the county bar and officers of the court gave a complimentary supper to Judge Mitchel and District Attorney O'Connell at the Lincoln House. John A. Hull presided and recounted early county scenes, with D. R. Hindman delivering the welcome. Toastmaster J. N. Kidder led toasts as Ramsey, Crooks, and Gillett assisted.
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Mitchel
O'Connell
Lincoln House
John A. Hull
D. R. Hindman
Ramsey
Crooks
Gillett
J. N. Kidder
Elaine oil supplies fire test lighting at Van Valkenburgh
Elaine oil offers a non explosive supply that provides a brilliant clear light for testing and can be purchased through Van Valkenburgh and Co.
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van Valkenburgh & Co’s
Demand for Immediate Payment On All Debts Owed
A timely notice demands all debtors call and settle accounts at once by cash or note. It warns costs will be pursued against those who do not heed the notice. Signed W. Siixceenanp.
What 1 Dollar Will Buy At Hamilton Millinery
At Mr. A. Hamilton’s millinery, 50 trimmed hats range from 75 cents to 2.50 each. Visit Mrs. Wray’s old stand opposite the elevator to see what one dollar will buy.
Clothing sale at prime cost to clear stock at Coat New York Store
Coat New York Store offers clothing at prime cost to cash buyers to make room for boots and shoes. Advertisement touts Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup for coughs and related illnesses, priced at 25 cents and sold by J J Bousquet, recommended for children.
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New York
Hirsh
Notice to all debtors to Maxwell by January 1 1879
All persons knowing themselves indebted to D N Maxwell must call and settle by cash or note by January 1 1879. 3012 D N Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Traver
D. N. Maxwell
Green's August Flower Advertises Liver Cure
An old advertisement promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy for liver complaints and indigestion. It claims quick relief, persuasive testimonials, and widespread sales across the Western Continent with a bottle priced at 10 cents and three doses said to relieve symptoms.
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Green
J. J. Bousquet
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R. BR
Kaye T Pee
Atlantic Express
Mail & Express
Pacific Express
N. D.M
M. RR
Story City
Agnives
Booth
Tod
G. A. Meredith
Tilden & McLain's
John L. Stevens
Lucas’ Bank
C. A. Beverly
A. M
Onondaga Street
E. D. Andruss
West House
Ows
Masonic
Acadia Lodge NO. 249
F. & A. Masons
A. H. Deucxwourn
W. M
MES Lodge
U. W
J. M. Kise
M. W
G . Underwood
United States
District of
Wm. D. Lucas’ Bank
Rainbolt & Barnes
Greeley’s
EB. Turner
Ww. c
Bady
Turner & Eddy
Istreliiencer Building
W. Byer
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Dyer & Fitchpatrick
Fice
Opera Block
A. E. Lucas
Fitchpatrick & Lucas, Wauxaminers
Story County Abstract Books
Nevada, Story Co
F. D. Thompson
McCall & Tho
T.C. McCcall
Mpson, AW
Nichols & Maxwell
Very and
Fezd Stable
Des Joines
Bingham & Co's
Home News
van Valkenburgh & Co's
Frazee’s
Thomas, Soper & Son's
Ihemstreet's
GreysToxs
Boyd & Chapman's
Bay
Boyd & Chapmans
W. G. Wiccar
Tuege
Phere
Bingham & Co
Saratoga of Laws
Colfax
Onondaga and
Kellogg Streets
R. J. Reyxoxps
I. B. Faazes
Borp & Coarman
Suddeem
W. D. Ligas
Luxiper, Lirriz & Co
Holmes
C. W. Lowrie
J. M
Earl Billi
Ta R Dyer
I Regan
George W
John C. Hall
M. E
J. D. Ginett
John King
J. R. Whitaker
R. F. Dale
J. W. Carver
the Press and Bar
H. Collier
J. J. Southworth
the Central Railroad of
Bar and Press
N. Kidder
Boone
Elaine Oil
Craix
Coamperlain & Clark
K. W. Brown
K. W. Brower
Squaw Creek
Stone & Haverly
Shiloh
Thomas & McLain
George H. Thayer
M. E. Church
Bourbon
Lad
Matchett & France
Folday Gil
Waitsteins
Daides
HTC
Rogers Bros
Loin
Rockford and Waltham
Wettstein’s Jewelry Store
Sds
Schole
Stickney & Taylor
C. D
N. Y. Gash Store
Thomas
Soper
Wiammoth
Bresh of
Phelps, Dodge & Palmer
Thomas, Super & Son
Bary
Bes
Beaters IV
U. S
Thomas & M’lain
Low A
Isi
S. McKeaney
Wabash Avenue
Chamberlain & Clark
William Clark
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